Deciding when to buy gold can be hard to do. Deciding what to buy can also be hard to do. To enter the gold precious metals ownership market I suggest starting with any 1/10 oz. gold coin. Remember, gold is heavier than silver so any gold purchase will seem smaller, sometimes much smaller than your silver purchase. Don't be dismayed. Your gold purchase is worth the price.
In the United States of America the standard for gold (or silver) is the American Eagle. The American Gold Eagle is a 22 karat (90%) gold coin. In Canada the standard for gold is the Gold Maple Leaf. The Gold Maple Leaf is 24K gold (.9999). They will both contain 1/10 of gold though there sizes differ.
In this video you will see what is currently the best priced small gold coin purchase. Is it well known? Will it sell easily if I need to sell it? Is it collectible?
The Australian Perth Mint is a world renown minter of high quality gold coins. This coin was minted for the nation of Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth.
This video shows a specially minted 1/10 gold coin recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor. This coin is very detailed with Japanese bomber planes and American ships.
Currently this 1/10 oz. gold coin is the lowest price 1/10 oz. gold coin, selling about $10 - $15 dollars less than any other gold coin.
Give it look and let me know your thoughts.